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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm AV250 versus Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the AV250 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the S4300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the AV250 scores against the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Nikon S4300

 AV250 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the FujiFilm AV250

 S4300 AV250 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S4300

 AV250 S4300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AV250 has external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the AV250 compared to the S4300.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AV250 and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and S4300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older AV250 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Portrait photography information
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography details
Nikon S4300 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (139 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography information
Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm AV250
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
32
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Nikon S4300
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Otherwise known as FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs 180 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $160 $119